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english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Europe news

The European countryside shows its strength

Farmers in the European Union are mobilizing and exerting their influence through protests and blockades.
They are protesting against issues such as fuel taxes, excessive environmental regulations, and unfair competition from cheaper imported products. [ more ]
www.thelocal.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Tractors converge on Rome as farmers protest across Europe

Farmers across Europe are protesting against restrictive regulations, unfair competition, and poor pay and conditions.
Protests have taken place in France, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Greece, the Netherlands, and Italy. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after new offers from the government

French farmers unions have announced the suspension of protests and road blockades after the French prime minister unveiled new measures that they see as progress.
Protests have been taking place across France by farmers who are protesting low wages, heavy regulation, and unfair competition from abroad. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

Unfair competition': French farmers up in arms over EU free-trade agreements

French farmers are protesting against free-trade agreements in the European Union, claiming they lead to unfair competition from overseas products.
The farmers fear that products such as Chilean apples, Brazilian grains, and Canadian beef will flood the European market, undermining their livelihoods. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Why are farmers protesting in France? Tractor roadblocks explained as Paris steps up security

French farmers are protesting for better pay and living conditions and against unfair competition from other countries with lighter regulations.
Security measures have been increased in response, with roadblocks being set up and armoured police vehicles being deployed around the Rungis food market in Paris. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
France politics

Watch live as protesting French farmers besiege' Paris by blocking major roads

Farmers in France protest unfair competition and regulations
Protests escalate with roadblocks and property damage [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London

More than 10,000 London black-cab drivers launch 250m Uber lawsuit

London black-cab drivers sue Uber for breaking taxi rules and misleading authorities, seeking 250m in compensation. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Europe news

French farmers unions call to end protests as PM unveils new measures

French farmers have called off roadblock protests after securing promises of government assistance.
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced solutions to combat bans and fraud in the agriculture sector. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Lorries line up at Poland-Ukraine border as truckers expand blockade

Polish truckers and farmers are blockading a busy border crossing with Ukraine, protesting unfair competition and demanding more government support.
The truckers want the EU to reintroduce permit requirements for Ukrainian truckers and exclude empty trucks from an electronic queueing system in Ukraine.
Polish farmers are also joining the blockade, pressuring the government to provide support for low grain prices. [ more ]
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